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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-25
A RICHMOND RoMArCE.
strange Story of ara English Earl Who
worked as Com mon Sailor and was
Finally Lost At Sea in a Storm

The recent arrival in New York of the
Earl of Aberdeen revives the story of bis Ia
mented elder brother who once resided in
Richmond, and was known by the name q.
George Osborne
George was then Earl of Aberdeen and
Vlscount Gordon of the United Kingdom.
he came to Richmond a sailor before the
mast aao later was master of vessel out OF
that port The writer knew him we'll and
spent many hours in boat sailing on the Ken
nebec with the lost Earl. His peerape was
not then suspected. During his residence
OF three or four years in Richmond he main
tanned the strictest silence as to his superior
rank and wealth.
lie found employment in different avoca-
tons sometimes going to sea, again working
on the ice, then at rigging vessels. He was
recKiessiy daring in the latter calling and
often received kindly reprimand from his
iellow rlggers for his carelessness aloft.
IL IS said that before leaving his Scotland
nome ne had often remarked that it was pos
slpie TOT one to go to sea before the mast and
return in command of his OWE ship, aud it is
supposed that in order to demonstrate the
possibility OF this be abandoned rank, wealth
and influence, and became sailor on board
rled out his purpose had his life been spared
there can be little doubt. He was young,
capable, and frugal in his earnings, qualities
which must have met with full measure of
success. But cruel fate attended his way
and IN 1870 he was swept overheard from the
schooner Hera, bound on voyage to Aus
tralla 1t was then discovered that he was
the Earl OF Aberdeen. His parents, who had
Tor years sought 10 vain to find the wander
ing son, at last got on the trail, and finally
learned that he had chosen Richmond for
his temporary home. Here they found his
effects, photograph, etc., in possession of an
estimable young lady now living in Vermont.
Many substantial presents were made to those
giving information concerning the young
nobleman's life in Richmond. The Richmond
Library Association received from his mother,
IN consideration of her son having spent many
hours in its rooms, case of valuable books.
bearing appropriate inscriptions to his mem
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-25
THE PENSION OFFICE.
A Democrat Agent who Wishes to Leave
the City.

The movement of Mr.. John D. Anderson,
pension agent, to remove the pension Office
to Portland is meeting with determined OPP
position and many citizens are indignant that
such an attempt should be made. A Port
land dispatch SAYS that Mr.. Anderson has
even gone SO far as to be casting about for
rooms in that city. 1t is to be hoped that no
change will be effected. Pension day, which
comes once in three months, brings large
number of people into the city, from terri
tory for many miles around and they all leave
more or less money here. Coming to the
city ON pension days they get acquainted and
very naturally Augusta becomes the town
which they frequent for trade and business.
furthermore quite force of hands is en-
ployed in the office. That the transfer to
Portland would be loss to Augusta there
can be no question. 1t is urged as a reason
tor the change that the present quarters are
TOO small and that there is danger of fire,
there being stores beneath the rooms. A
vault Is also wanted. Mr.. Anderson states
that Commissioner of Pensions Black, on his
late trip to Augusta, advised him to change
his location. But here the Board of Trade
come forward, and it is reported made him
an offer to furnish first class rooms with the
required vault but did not receive any en-.
enlargement. 1t should not be forgotten
that some time in the not far distant future
the new public building will be completed, in
which will be rooms especially fitted up for
the pension office. 1t would seem that Mr..
Anderson has personal grounds for favoring
removal and he freely states that he would be
some $500 better off per year. His family
resides in Gray and he would be able to run
into the city and out each day without the ex-
ira expense of coming to Augusta. But the
pension agent receives sufficient salary to re-
side in Augusta with his family if he wishes.
II the change is made the citizens of Au-
gusta will experience but another hardship
which the democrat administration brings
with it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-25

feel the effect of large quantity of this powerful
and dangerous drug 1t seemed to stupefy me as
certain posons are said to do. Then came dizziness
and terrible ringing in the ears, with deafness
that had great difficulty to understand the speech
of those who spoke to me. There was also roaring
and other very unpleasant and annoying sounds in
the head. | am not sure but it is better to endure
malaria than to run the risk OF trying to it with
medicine like quinine.
When the immediate effects of the Quinne passed
of there would be great depression Of spirits, a
feeling OF anguor and fatigue and general disturb
ance of the nerves, trembling of the hands and
marked weakness and prostration.
This was the second attack of malaria | had ever
had in my life. The first occurred in Ohio seventy
years ago, when was youth. The last attribute
to the malaria influences here the shore of Long
Island Sound, of which there seems to be more than
there was many years ago.
At all events, what with the malaria and the qui.
nine together, was in a miserable condition when
kaskine, called the quinne. was first mentioned
to me as remedy for malaria. tried II merely be.
cause wanted to do something; and, as qunne did
more harm than good. | obliged to take the
chance OF some strange drug other. / can now
honestly say that kaskine has helped me wonder
fully II has broken up all my worst symptom and
II has eau ed me TO gain in strength and increased
my weight from 100 TO 1872 pounds. Nothing that
have taken has done SO much towards re.establish
ing my health 1t has not produced any Of the bad
effects of quinine. and am II will take the
place of quinlne everywhere fast people become
acquainted with its merits. My deafness is now
very much better aud hear with but little trouble.
In conclusion you may say to the public that most
cheerfuy testify 20 the healing and curative virtues
of kaskine which is worthy to be known as the new
quinine. GIDEON THOMPSON,
20l Water ST., Bridgeport, Conn.,
Other letters of similar character from prominent
individuals which stamp kaskine a remedy of
undoubted merit, will be sent en- application.
The Kaskine Company, 81 Warren St., New York.
and IS Farringdon Road, London.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-25

The venerable gentleman whose letter we here in
troduce is the oldest and of the most respected
citizens OF Bridgeport, Conn. On the occasion of
his ninetieth birthday. in March, 1887 nearly a
thousand people of that city personally called or
Mr.. thompson to offer their congratulations. He
has resided in the house now owned and occupied
by MIN on Water street, for about sixty years. His
faculties are apparently as strong and clear
am now very old man. If live ten years more
which it is quite possible may-I shall have been
exactly one century in this world. In my ninety
years have seen and passed through great deal.
Oi course have outlived nearly or quite all who
started life with me. Although may be supposed
to have much of the wisdom that comes OF expert
ence have found out recently that is never too
Old to learn something new. The weight of infrmi.
ties that naturally attend so advanced an age as
mine would seem to be burden enough, but added to
this have suffered considerably of late from mala-
ria. l first became aware of the complaint by Il
feeling OF unusual fatigue, of nervousness,
attacks OF headache and pains in the limbs In fact
may go further and say there was not a spot on
my body the size of your thumb nail that did not
ache. There wa. a bad taste in the mouth, l slept
badly, and my appetite was uncertain and poor ]
would have chis running up my back, and at times
would have considerable fever. My stomach, too,
seemed to be out of order; there would be some dis
tress after eating, and between the periods per-
spired good deal more than was natural after any
unusual exertion.
This state of things made me uneasy and anxious,
and consulted physician who prescribed quinine.
BY the way, should mention that had good deal
of aching in the back, as though had done hard
days work or carried load too great for my strength
took quinine in large doses for long while. and
with very disastrous effects. took twelve grains a
day and sometimes increased the dose to thirty
grains day. and it was not long before began to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-25
GARDINER.

Eight young fellows of this city have
arranged for yachting trip the first two
weeks in August. They will cruise along the
eastern coast of Maine, stopping at Bar Har
Dor and other points of interest and if time
and weather permit will 60 as far as East
port. Mr.. G. d. Coombs of Randolph will
act as skipper, He has just bought fine
schooner rugged yacht at Wiscasset and since
his arrival here Friday the "Iolanthe" has
been admired by many, who all say they
see no reason why "the boys" should not
have fine time. They intend to and we
think they will succeed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-25

There are few who endure bodily troubles without
complaint. Did you ever meet among the heroes or
heroines of your acquantance-f such there have
been-one with yellowish cast Of countenance and
that jaundced aspect generally which the NEST un-
practiced eye recognizes as the product of a dis
too of the soreness of the recalcitran: organ, Of
pains beneath the right shoulder blade of dyspeptic
symptoms constipation and headache? Of course
you never did. and OF the individual not
using Hostetter's Stomach Bitters or he would not
so have looked-so have complained. To purity the
blood when contaminated with bile, and conduct the
secretion into its proper channel, to reestablish
regularity of the bowels, Danish bilious headache
and remove impedments to complete digestion,
nothing approach in efficacy this peerless alter
alive and tonic. Malarial complaints, always in
volvng the liver and kidney and bladder inactivity,
are remedied by it. 1t Is q capital appetizer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-25

Mr. John Burleigh. son of Hall c. Bur-
leigh, Esq, of Vassslboro, is no pigmy with
the pitchfork. In one day recently at one of
his fathers farms, he pitched off and slowed
away twenty-six loads of hay, and at night
all the complaint he made was that the
muscles of one of his arms were a little lame.
John is one of the largest and best developed
feet four inches in Height and weighs 2lS
pounds. When he was a Freshman at the
State College party of boys from the upper
class attempted to haze him. They never
tried it but once.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-25
A Cs ptsin's Fortunate Discovery.

Capt. Coleman. schr. Weymouth, plying
between Atlantic City and N. Y, had been
troubled with cough so that he was unable
to sleep, and was induced to try DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption. 1t not on
ly gave him instant relief, but allayed the
extreme soreness in his breast His children
were similarly affected and single dose had
the same happy effect. DR.. Kings New dis
covery is now the standard remedy in the
Coleman household and on board the schoon-
er.
Free Trial Bottles of this Standard Remedy
at Devine & Coughlin's Drug Store.
"For the past four years have sold large
amount OF Adams sons Botanic Balsxm, and it
has given such universal satisfaction, that
always recommend it before anything else for
coughs and colds.
"E. c. Powers, Druggist,
'Danvers, Mass.
julyl9d&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-25
Local Notices.


1HMR. THOMAS CoLBY's barge will make
regular trips to Hammond's Grove each
Wednesday and Saturday, leaving Monument
Park at l p. M; or on any other day for a
party of six. Will also run to the band oncert
st Soldiers Home, every Sunday, leaving
west end kennebec Bridge at 2.30 p. NJ.
june2l-dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-25

The increase of population at Bar Harbor
and the consequent increase of demand for
better Geographic communications and fscil.
tiles for transmitting press news, has necessi.
lated thd stringing of another wire from Bar
Harbor to Portland. Operations on this new
line were begun last Friday, when three
crews. ten men each, started out from Ban
sor' Waterville and Portland respectively,
each crew being able to put upon the poles
rom tive to seven miles per day. crew
was at work between this city and Riverside
eaturdsv. At this rate it will require from
len to twelve days to complete the distance.
The wire from Portland to Bangor is copper,
rom Bangor to Bar Harbor galvanized iron.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-25
iMarrtfn.

In Bremen. July IL, John A. Knowlton of New
castle, to Miss Emma A. McLain Of Bremen.
In Damariscotta, July 10, Chas. H. Howard OF
Waldoboro, to Mary A. Barker of Damariscotta.
In West Sumner, July is. j. Wallace Andrews to
Miss Annie Z. Canwell, both of Sumner.
In Dayton, July Is, Fred G. Bridges to Miss Lau-
ra Hill, both of Dayton.
In Vassaboro, July IS. W. F. Studley to Miss Issie
Stevens both of Vassalboro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-25

AT last, after prolonge ed suspense, the
scimitas has fallen and Mr.. Frank L. Nevins,
clerk of the construction department of the
puoiic building, is the victim. He received
notce OF his removal Saturday morning and
MI Henry NJ. Pishon, clerk of the registered
euer department of the post office, steps into
u's tat little berth with its 81 day, and will
shoulder its toll and labor. Mr.. Nevins
Ways he has had taste of
democratic politics in this city and it is
enough for him. This being the case the
uan who obtains good square bite must get
bitter mouthful. From what
W. Nevlns says, secret party, of
.a'cA Messrs. Plaisted, Murphy and
DAek were the ringlesders, had been
p'0''ing against the construction clerk for
'0uf months past, Capt. Black, who is emf
1eu'iy qualified, being the organizer; a high
r'''ufe was brought against Superintendent
-'uoard to secure the dismissal; a petition
'@ clrculated and the conspirators clamored
"ue gates of the department at Washington !;
oi the reasons assigned for the change
mat married man was wanted to handle
~ 0ooks of the Office. By the way, the outs
-. ms at Mr.. Fowler's registered
'e' aesk seem to be frequent, and now
4; su''as postmaster will be tagged about by
a. a. poh'ical friends who are willing to sacri-
themselves in the postal service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-25

R. Fellows, NJ. D., of Hill, N. H., says
be has made use of Wistar's Balsam of Wild
Cherry for several years, and it has proved to
be very reliable and etficacious in the treat
ment of severe and long standing coughs. He
says that it saved the life of at least one Of
his patents iulyl9d&wIw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-25
Hallovell Granite Not The Kind.

A car load of flint rock was sent from Mt
kineo day or two ago to Hallowell to be
ground up and used for making sand paper.
This Is the first quantity ever sent from Mt
kineo for this purpose and it is an expert.
ment to see if the rock will answer the pHr.
pose intended. Mt. kineo is composed al
most wholly of this kind of rock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-25

Mr. 7. S. Newmans tonsorial parlor, North
end Of Water street, looks neat and attrac.
tive since the improvements recently made.
I, has been embellished with fresco paper,
and many additions made for comfort and
convenience.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-25

An Augusta lad who had evidently been
INDUCING in the blood and thunder literature
of the day, started for Colorado, on his own
hook, Thursday, via Star of the East. City
Marshal Norton captured the young hero and
sent him home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-25

Manager Mcdonald of the Bath ball nine,
returned to- day from up river, where he has
been the past three days endeavoring to ar
range series of games with clubs at Augusta,
Gardiner and Readfeld, and to form league
with four clubs or more Readfield and
Gardiner players were anxious to 60 in but
Augusta seemed ION the fence" Mr.. Nc
Donald, however, made arrangements with
the GARDENERS to play in that city Thursday
on the Tuesday following Bath Times, FRI
day.
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Let Me Show You

what a saving have made during the last
year by being my own doctor. Last year
paid out S96.25 for doctors and their medi-
cines; this year paid S. 90 for six bottles
Of Sulphur Bitters, and they have kept health
in my whole family. They are the best and
purest medicine ever made.-Charles King,
60 Temple street, Boston, Mass,
iuly 25 1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-25

Ia The best place in the city to buy
Oil Stoves. Refrigerators, Ice Cream Freez-
ers, Garden Vases, &c. Call and examine our
stock. J. H. CoGAN, III Water St.
may19dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-25
Being More Pleasant

To the taste, more acceptable to the stomach,
and more truly beneficial in its action, the
famous California liquid fruit remedy, Syrup
of Figs, is rapidly superseding all others.
For sale by j. M. Mixer.
jlyl2deod&w lm3p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-25

The semi annual convention of the Knights
of Labor will be held at Biddeford, the 26th
inst. Two delegates will be sent from the
local assembly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-25

The Augusta base ball will play in Bath
on Tuesday, leaving here on the steamer Is
lander in the morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-25

The residence of the late ex-Gov, Morrill,
WAS closed Saturday. His horse, carriages,
sleiahs, etc., have been purchased by Mr..
James F. Fuller.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-25

The Gardiner Lawyers b. b. c., which
has been casting about in an endeavor to find
and adversary worthy of its steel, has found
at home club which is willing to measure
bats. The Gardiner clerks have chal-
lenged the lawyers and the latter now have an
opportunity to show their colors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-25

Stephen Lancaster, Esq, has been making
improvements on his residence The outside
has been painted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-25

FL. Lyon has sawed some 100000 feet OF
,,roher at the "Widow" SanfOrd's pines.
rbere are still trees enough standing to feed
hi, mill for two yesrs to come.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-25
june3dtf

N-Pure Paris Green, Dalmatian Insect
Powder, Poison and Sticky Fly Paper, at De-
vine & Coughlin's Drug Store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-25

The Augusta Water Co. shovelers were at
york on Rines' Hill, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-25

Mr.. B F. Gaslin plucked half bushel of
..o,, developed cucumbers from the vines in
hjs garden, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-25

1-Best quality of rubber hose at reduced
prices, for sale by A. ?. Gould & Co.
june2Slm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-25

i.The Sanitary Inspector, the new monthly
,h,;ca,;on of the State Board of Health, will
probably be out this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-25

One of the most copious rains ever known
in this region commenced falling at Las A.
NJ. yesterday continuing necessarily until
Has A. M.-ten hours. The water tum-
bled down in great drops; there was hardly a
breath of wind. The streets were badly
washed and a large quantity of hay in the
fields was soaked and stepped so as to be Sc
riously damaged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-25

Bait people are charged $40 for the first
e.pcet. BY the Bath Water Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-25

The repairing of Kennebec dam will be
commenced this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-25
Special Notice.

WINTHROP, July rs, 1857.
forbid any person trusting any one on my &C
count from this date.
jy25d3t ISAAC A. CARR.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-25

The second story of the Edwards Block is
uo;ooup. Mr.. J. J. Maher will occupy the
,tore on the north side
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-25

Know myself by reading the "Science Of
Life" the best medical work ever published,
for young and middle-sged men.
may7d&vly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-25

The close time for Holsters begins Angus
Il, and continues until September 10Th.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-25

Blackcap raspberries are among the addi,
lions 10 the berry market.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-25

Take D. K. and be o. K. See ad.
mch8-6m
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Notice.

hereby notify the public that my wife, Henrietta
Spaulding. has left my bed and board without just
after this date. J.F. SPAULDING.
Belgrade Mills, July 81, 1857. jy22d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-25

fnnr dden
O tina
GranteB
A a n the ahernoon
ofnonr Hden
Valuation, Cia Dls
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-25

An orchestra will furnish music for the Y.
day, Goth. Excursionists will have about
three hours on the Island All who contem-
plate visiting the Islands will find this most
excellent opportunity. Boat will leave Au-
gusta at 6 A. M. Tickets, round trip 70 cents.
Children under twelve, 80 cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-25

The school house at Brackets Corner has
been thoroughly renovated and repaired. Ii
is to be equipped with modern school furni
ture similar to that of the Grammar school
seating capacity forty eight pupils. 1t is the
only country school building in town with
such furniture. The new hall in the Gram
mar school building is plastered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-25
CITY OF AUGUSTA.
TREAS URERS NOTICE..

Resident
of Kennebec and State of Name,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-25

'INO RENT Office In Aliens Block. Apply Il
Il GEO. Il. MACOMBER. iyaidlw
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Dog-days.
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+ rankin,

The Harrington Chronicles East jay cor.
respondent claims that the champion CIR
lives IN that town. Miss Oracle Brown
nfteen years old, got her fathers oxen from
the pasture, yolked them and got in small
'oad OF nay without assistance. Grace is
good scholar and little lady, too.